Moratalla town - Murcia Province

Small town in the heart of the Murcia countryside

Moratalla is the most northerly town in the area and at 680 metres above sea level it is also the highest. As a result, visitors often notice the air is fresher than expected here when one gets out of the car. This sleepy village of 8500 inhabitants spread around the foot of an ancient fortress. Backed by pine clad mountains, the views of the unspoilt countryside are spectacular. Moratalla is located some distance away from the main C-415 motorway, north of Caravaca de la Cruz. As a result the town retains the tranquil nature of the true rural countryside of Spain, where every day feels like a Sunday.   

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